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#WeddingWednesday: Celebrating Centerpieces!

An advantage of wooden containers over glass for your centerpiece? You can plant flowers directly into them for a slightly longer bloom life not to mention natural feel!

An advantage of wooden containers over glass for your centerpiece? You can plant flowers directly into them for a slightly longer bloom life not to mention natural feel!

Believe it or not, it’s Wednesday again! It might feel like the weekend just ended thanks to the extra day off in celebration of Labor Day, but here we are smack in the middle of another week and ready for another installment of our #WeddingWednesday series!

This week we’re focusing on perhaps one of the most significant aspects of a wedding’s décor- table centerpieces.

Large or small, bursting with color or an elegantly restrained monochromatic creation, floral centerpieces are crucial to establishing a theme or cohesive look to any event, especially a wedding reception.

Although it maybe easy to imagine centerpieces as always having been present on tables, there was a time when floral centerpieces as we know them today were not welcome onto tables. It wasn’t until the late 1800s in fact that fresh flowers were purposely cut and arranged into vessels and placed onto dinning tables for decorative purposes. The reason may surprise you- it wasn’t that folks back then disliked flowers, but rather that they simply did not have any space on their table for anything other than food!

That’s right, before the late nineteenth century all food at formal events, or everyday dinner for wealthy aristocrats, was laid out on the dinning table at the same time.  It wasn’t until sometime in the late 1800s that this crowded table dining style, known as service a la français, or the French style, was replaced by dining a la russe, or the Russian style, which dictated that the meal be organized into separate courses with dishes served one at a time to each guest.

With less food cluttering the table there was finally room for decorative touches, and, you guessed it- floral centerpieces!

Here at CC Design we can create any type of vessel to beautifully house the centerpiece of your dream! Our business actually started by working specifically with floral designers by creating containers and vessels for floral arrangements and centerpieces.

Enjoy images of some of CC Design wooden centerpiece containers and vessels along with some beautiful floral and wood centerpieces inspiration below and as always don’t hesitate to contact us directly with any questions or requests for a quote.

A selection of CC Design's wooden cubes for centerpieces shown in a variety of color finishes.

A selection of CC Design's wooden cubes for centerpieces shown in a variety of color finishes.

Samples of CC Design rustic wrap around containers for glass vessels, great for centerpieces in need of a rustic vibe.

Samples of CC Design rustic wrap around containers for glass vessels, great for centerpieces in need of a rustic vibe.

CC Design's open-sided wooden boxes shown with glass container are great for centerpieces.

CC Design's open-sided wooden boxes shown with glass container are great for centerpieces.

Our tall wooden box with small side compartments is great for vertical centerpieces.

Our tall wooden box with small side compartments is great for vertical centerpieces.

A trio of our wooden boxes for a long centerpiece, great for long rectangular tables.

A trio of our wooden boxes for a long centerpiece, great for long rectangular tables.

Cute succulent centerpiece given a rustic vibe thanks to its wooden box container.

Cute succulent centerpiece given a rustic vibe thanks to its wooden box container.

A floral centerpiece housed in a wooden containers performs double duty by also serving as a table number holder.

A floral centerpiece housed in a wooden containers performs double duty by also serving as a table number holder.

A lovely eucalyptus and candle centerpiece arranged in a long wooden box is a great example to follow for long, rectangular tables.

A lovely eucalyptus and candle centerpiece arranged in a long wooden box is a great example to follow for long, rectangular tables.

Want a South of France vibe? Try a lavender centerpiece with a reclaimed wood container.

Want a South of France vibe? Try a lavender centerpiece with a reclaimed wood container.

Wildflowers in a wooden container are a charming touch to a wedding as seen in this centerpiece.

Wildflowers in a wooden container are a charming touch to a wedding as seen in this centerpiece.

#WeddingWednesday: Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn (and hello reclaimed wood wedding décor!)

reclaimed wooden pedestal

Another week, another Wednesday where we get to celebrate one of our favorite events here at CC Design with our continuing series, #WeddingWednesday.

With today being the last day of August and Labor Day practically knocking on our doors, it’s easy to be slightly sad that summer is reaching its end. Although backyard BBQs, weekends on the beach, and lazy days lounging in the sun maybe on their way out, we have autumn and all its charms to look forward to!

Often overlooked or passed up for spring or summer nuptials, autumn weddings are a great opportunity for incorporating rich materials, textures, and colors into your event décor and theme.

Luxe materials like velvet, sumptuous seasonal flowers like Dahlias and Marigolds, and rich natural elements like reclaimed wood all make autumn weddings a feast for the eyes and senses!

CC Design loves working with reclaimed wood. Not only is reclaimed wood an easy way to sneak in your “something old” into your wedding, it is also a great way to lend character to your event décor, especially if you are going for a vintage or rustic wedding vibe.

Reclaimed wood refers to lumber salvaged from its original place of application for re-use and re-purposing. Most reclaimed wood comes from old barns, ships, factories, warehouses, and even less traditional sources such as wine barrels and wagons. Since it has already been processed and is promoting the recycling and repurposing of used lumber, reclaimed wood is considered eco-friendly. So not only will incorporating elements of reclaimed wood into your wedding décor add a rustic aesthetic and integrate unique character, it will also be a sustainable, earth-friendly touch.

At CC Design we work with excellent local vendors who are experts in reclaimed lumber to assure we have the best wood for the exact look you want from salvaged pine, oak, walnut, maple, and beyond. We also specialize in faux finishes in case your vision requires a slight improvement or variation to our reclaimed stock.

From tables, benches, chairs, shelving, bars, to even display walls, beds, coffee tables, and desks- CC Design has plenty of experience constructing furniture and event props using reclaimed wood.

Contact us with any reclaimed wood related inquires. Below are some pieces we have designed and built using reclaimed lumber as well as some inspirational images to get your creative juices flowing. 

Hanging wall display constructed with reclaimed lumber and dressed with candles, flowers, and greenery. 

Hanging wall display constructed with reclaimed lumber and dressed with candles, flowers, and greenery. 

Beautiful display wall for a wedding featuring a chevron pattern made with reclaimed wood serves as a wonderful photo backdrop. 

Beautiful display wall for a wedding featuring a chevron pattern made with reclaimed wood serves as a wonderful photo backdrop. 

Event backdrop made with reclaimed wooden slats.

Event backdrop made with reclaimed wooden slats.

A farmhouse style table made of reclaimed wood is a lovely setting for the ever important dessert table!

A farmhouse style table made of reclaimed wood is a lovely setting for the ever important dessert table!

Don't forget the bar! Reclaimed lumber can be incorporated into almost any aspect of your wedding's decor, even the bar as seen here.

Don't forget the bar! Reclaimed lumber can be incorporated into almost any aspect of your wedding's decor, even the bar as seen here.

A charming way to bring rustic charm above head? How about a faux chandelier made from salvaged wood.

A charming way to bring rustic charm above head? How about a faux chandelier made from salvaged wood.

Dinner is served: it doesn't get prettier or cozier than a rustic, reclaimed wood farmhouse style table for an outdoor autumn wedding.

Dinner is served: it doesn't get prettier or cozier than a rustic, reclaimed wood farmhouse style table for an outdoor autumn wedding.

CC Design's Gustav table can be constructed with reclaimed wood of your choice and customized to any height or length to give your wedding a similar look to the one pictured above.

CC Design's Gustav table can be constructed with reclaimed wood of your choice and customized to any height or length to give your wedding a similar look to the one pictured above.

CC Design designs and constructs pedestals from both new and reclaimed lumber that can be customized to any finish and height. This trio is an example of pedestals made from salvaged lumber.

CC Design designs and constructs pedestals from both new and reclaimed lumber that can be customized to any finish and height. This trio is an example of pedestals made from salvaged lumber.

CC Design custom built these lovely 3-tier wedding cake stands. Contact us to design your own using reclaimed wood for a beautiful rustic look!

CC Design custom built these lovely 3-tier wedding cake stands. Contact us to design your own using reclaimed wood for a beautiful rustic look!

#WeddingWednesday: Manzanita and Driftwood and Grapevine, oh my!

Happy Wednesday everyone! You know what that means, it's time for the second installment of our #WeddingWednesday series where every week we cover a wedding related topic spanning projects, stories, sneak-peaks, and industry tips and tricks.

For today’s entry we wanted to share some of our dry good products. In addition to providing design/build services and all kinds of furnishings and props, we carry a variety of natural products including manzanita, driftwood, and grapevine trees and branches that can be used in floral design projects as well as décor in homes or for events.

Many of the talented floral designers that we work with love using these goods in their wedding installations and its no surprise why. If you’re looking for a budget saving tip, consider manzanita, driftwood or grapevine accessories for your wedding’s floral and décor scheme.

As their "dry goods" name implies, all of our of natural products have a much, much, much longer lifespan than fresh flowers. Although certainly beautiful, blossoms are delicate commodities with a limited and often very short lifecycle and thus a shorter window for use. This narrow use value translates to the often sky high prices of flowers. To offset some of the steep costs of fresh blooms, consider replacing or supplementing some of your floral elements with dry goods such as the trees and branches we offer.

For a large and impactful statement consider a full manzanita tree dressed with crystals, lights, fresh flowers and greenery, or even all of the above. Driftwood makes for both a beautiful and perfectly “on theme” natural element for a beach wedding. Dream of a Napa Valley wedding but don’t have the matching budget? Grapevine table centerpieces are an easy and cost effective way to lend a vineyard vibe to any reception.

The possibilities are endless with the versatility of our natural products! Check out some manazanita, driftwood, and grapevine wedding inspiration below and click over to our Natural Products page for a sample of what we carry.

Love what you see or want to use some of our dry goods for your event?Don’t hesitate to leave a comment below or contact us with any inquiries.

Archway built from manzanita trees dressed with flowers and glass bubbles for an outdoor wedding.

Wedding decor featuring a sliver-painted manzanita tree and fresh flowers.

Whimsical driftwood arch on the beach.

Whimsical driftwood arch on the beach.

Driftwood pieces dazzle on the tables AND in the air space overhead in this lovely wedding set up.

Driftwood pieces dazzle on the tables AND in the air space overhead in this lovely wedding set up.

Gorgeous grapevine centerpiece dressed with flowers and shells for a fun yet pretty look.

Gorgeous grapevine centerpiece dressed with flowers and shells for a fun yet pretty look.

An ocean side wedding's grapevine centerpieces get a dash of green thanks to strategically placed succulents.

An ocean side wedding's grapevine centerpieces get a dash of green thanks to strategically placed succulents.

#WeddingWednesday: Hurray for Chuppahs!

white chuppah

It's no secret that we love weddings around here! Some of our most unique, fun, and fulfilling projects are for brides who want something special for their big day and approach us with ideas for custom designs and creations. 

Follow along every Wednesday as we share wedding related projects, stories, sneak-peaks, and industry tips and tricks on #WeddingWednesday

For our first installment we are focusing on a Jewish wedding tradition that is one of our most requested items- CHUPPAHS!

Pronounced "hoo-pah," a Chuppah (also spelled Huppah, Huppa, or Khupa) literally means "covering" or "protection" and is a canopy under which a bride and groom stand during a Jewish wedding ceremony. The Chuppah is constructed by four posts that hold up a covering and is meant to symbolize the home that the couple will build together once married. 

Traditionally, the Chuppah was a stretched textile tapestry held up with four wooden poles, today however, modern couples put their own creative touch on Chuppahs by customizing the structure using materials such as flowers, branches, tulle, bamboo stalks, wooden beams, wrought-iron, acrylic and Lucite, patchwork quilts, driftwood, fruit, and almost anything else you can think of to construct a Chuppah that speaks to their one-of-a-kind tastes and personalities.

No matter what your wedding theme or location, we can design and construct a beautiful custom Chuppah that honors both the centuries old tradition as well as your own unique style.

Contact us with any Chuppah inquiries and enjoy the adorable and informative video and eye candy below for Chuppah inspiration.

 

We designed this bamboo Chuppah for a wonderful California beach wedding.

We designed this bamboo Chuppah for a wonderful California beach wedding.

This CC Design wrought-iron and tulle-dressed Chuppah beautifully complemented the rolling hills scenery of this outdoor wedding.

This CC Design wrought-iron and tulle-dressed Chuppah beautifully complemented the rolling hills scenery of this outdoor wedding.

Gorgeous Chuppah inspiration via The Knot

Gorgeous Chuppah inspiration via The Knot

Tropical-inspired Chuppah via The Knot

Tropical-inspired Chuppah via The Knot

Autumn Chuppah via Martha Stewart Weddings

Autumn Chuppah via Martha Stewart Weddings

Simple, yet sweet rustic wood Chuppah via Martha Stewart Weddings

Simple, yet sweet rustic wood Chuppah via Martha Stewart Weddings

Lucite Chuppah dressed with flowers via The Knot

Lucite Chuppah dressed with flowers via The Knot

Bold Driftwood Chuppah via The Knot

Bold Driftwood Chuppah via The Knot